🖌️ ✨ An's Art & Archetype Newsletter
Behind the Scenes​ ​ This is a piece that I am working on currently. Since time is short, it should fit the bill for 3 separate shows: 1. “Trio” – a SAQA (Studio Art Quit Association) regional show. (See prospectus https://drive.google.com/file/d/18yiwaE7_bYx88lVXDDFvxHfuutBPw07W/view) 2. A large quilt entry for a show that I am a part of called “Soul Stories” 3. A quilt entry for a small group that I am involved in called “Intertwined” and the theme is “movement”. The working title is “Mystic Trio” ​The Shaman Archetype embodies a mediator between the physical and spiritual realms, facilitating healing, guidance, and wisdom within their community. Rooted in ancient traditions across various cultures, shamans possess the ability to enter altered states of consciousness and often interact as healer and spiritual guide. Kim Krans states “Contrary to popular belief, the Shaman Archetype appears in every vocation. Teachers, directors, surgeons, politicians, and poets are just a few of the faces of Shaman may wear". The quilt depicts the three worlds of the Upper World (Heavenly Realm), Middle World (Earthly Realm) and the Lower World (Underworld). You can see the profile of two of the shamans and the 3rd will be applied on thin layer of sheer organza. ​ What are you working on? ​ Upcoming​
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I recently listened to an inspiring lecture “The 12 Steps, Symbols, Myths and Archetypes of Recovery” with Kikan Massara. It was pesented by ARAS which is an archive in research for archetypal symbolism (https://aras.org/).
The speaker challenged herself with finding images that correlate to the 12 steps of Recovery.
Drawing on art, literature, and scientific research, delve into the remarkable history of the 12 Steps – the path of recovery that has helped millions radically change their lives. Drawing on timeless myths and symbolism, this unique visual edition honors the transformative power of these universal principles and thoughtfully explores ways of aligning with them.
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The images of art are beautiful causing reflection and contemplation. My copy arrives tomorrow. Here’s where you can order yours:
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An Marshall Artist
December 2025 Behind the Scenes As I continue working on a piece inspired by the story of Indra’s Net, I was struck by a line from artist Sandra Junele, who said that watching her grandfather transform discarded wood taught her that “waste is not the end of a story, but the beginning of a new one.” Her words mirror the very heart of Indra’s Net — the ancient idea that everything is connected, everything reflects everything else, and nothing is ever truly separate or disposable. In Indra’s...
November 2025 Behind the Scenes Ollie Behind the Seams: Where Love and Fabric Meet This was my studio on an ordinary afternoon — fabric everywhere, light in all corners, and Ollie, my steadfast studio companion, stretched out across my work as if to remind me that presence matters more than perfection. I once made a quilt inspired by this very moment. It didn’t turn out well — at least, not in the way I hoped — and I think I eventually let it go. Now, with Ollie gone, I find myself wishing...
October 2025 Behind the Scenes Photo back layer Completed piece Portal in process I had long wanted to try Wen Redmond’s holographic printing technique—the way it layers light and image always felt like peering into another realm. I finally braved it, and with a little ingenuity (and a touch of beginner’s magic), I created a small piece that feels like a shimmering window into another world. “There’s No Place Like Home” is part of the S.A.F.E. Animal Rescue fundraiser now on view at The Art...